1996 Honda GL1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Honda GL1500, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Motorcycle never handled properly. In september consumer was almost stopped when rear of motorcycle locked the wheel. This resulted from swing arm becoming bent, and disconnected partially from frame of motorcycle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886745, filed 2001-04“The consumer states that the suspension and bearing was getting worse, and has been present for 4-5 years. The consumer states that he had taken the motorcycle to the dealer and they wont acknowledge the problem. The dealer stated that the suspension was shot and is was covered by warranty but they stated that it was not making noise due to the suspension/bearing(s) but the tires. (the noise existed in the past 3 sets of tires) the consumer is afraid to be riding and possibly getting hurt or killed including a passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #568294, filed 2002-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
| 1996 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1996 Honda GL1500
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Honda GL1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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